by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how FHSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in agriculture.
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The bachelor's program at FHSU was ranked #49 on College Factual's Best Schools for agriculture list. It is also ranked #1 in Kansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Agriculture Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 38 |
| Best General Agriculture Schools | 49 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Fort Hays State University handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in general agriculture. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of agriculture students who receive their bachelor's degree at FHSU is $48,048. This is higher than $39,292, which is the national median for all agriculture bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at FHSU paid an average of $520 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $147 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,437 | $15,615 |
| Fees | $1,196 | $1,196 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,772 | $8,772 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,972 | $4,972 |
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Of the 41 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Agriculture from FHSU in 2021-2022, 41% were men and 59% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at FHSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fort Hays State University with a bachelor's in agriculture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
FHSU does not offer an online option for its agriculture bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the FHSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the agriculture majors at Fort Hays State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 55 |
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